With concept art, archival images, all-new interviews, and a foreword by
Bobby’s World
creator and funnyman Howie Mandel,
It's Saturday Morning!
celebrates the shows, characters, songs, and commercials that made Saturday mornings a pop culture event—decade by decade.
Broadcasting into family living rooms from the 1960s to the 1990s, this wildly creative art form wrought a beloved rite of passage. From the hours of 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., parents could sleep in while their
children plopped on the couch to consume cartoons galore
. From
The Bugs Bunny Show
,
The Jetsons
, and
Jonny Quest
to
The Smurfs
He-Man
Animaniacs
, this window of time promised pure entertainment and
an experience that united generations
.
Organized by decade
find
profiles of the most beloved Saturday morning cartoons
:
1960s:
The Flintstones
Bugs Bunny
Space Ghost
, and more!
1970s:
The Pink Panther
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
Fat Albert
1980s:
The Adventures of the Gummi Bears
The Transformers
1990s:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Pinky and the Brain
Each show profile is accompanied by
easy-reference stats
(years on air, network, number of episodes, and characters and voice actors),
promotional and concept images of the cartoons
candid photos of its creators and actors
. The commentary explores the
cultural setting
that influenced its creation and
behind-the-scenes insights
from the show’s producers and artists.
This entertaining walk down memory lane is made complete by a review of some of the iconic products advertised between these favorite cartoons. “After These Messages…” segments provide
fascinating facts about the merchandise that appeared in Saturday morning commercials
, such as the Slinky, Lite-Brite, Cabbage Patch Kids, and Golden Crisp cereal.
This exquisitely produced guide to the golden era of cartoons is perfect for artists and illustrators, pop culture fanatics, or anyone who loves a heaping portion of nostalgia.